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KS1/2 Teacher - Part-time

Laddingford CEP School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-3091-107T
  • Posted:08/06/2023
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:1st September 2023
  • App Close Date:21/06/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 28th June

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Part time (0.66 - please see hours below)

  • This contract is initally for the Autumn Term, 1st September to 31st December 2023 to support the school during a period of interim headship, with the possibility of extension once the headship recruiment process has been undertaken.
  • 3 days per week (+10% PPA paid) ideally Wednesday - Friday but this could be negotiable
  • 1 day PPA/ECT time in KS1 class (year 1/2)
  • 2 days in KS2 (Year 3/4)

This post would not suit an ECT, it may be an ideal post for someone looking to return to teaching or just wanting to try small school life! Whatever your situation, we'd love to hear from you.

Laddingford is a small, nurturing, village school serving a vibrant community. We have a hard working and highly motivated staff team who regularly go the extra mile to achieve the best possible outcomes for every one of our 80 children. In September 2023, the current headteacher is moving on, however a strong and experienced staff team remains and the interim headship is being covered internally. The school is well equipped for navigating this period of change and we are looking for a great teacher to join our team initially for one term, to cover staff release time.

We are a small and incredibly supportive team where everyone is encouraged to be innovative and try new things. The positivity of the staff team and the culture of the school as a whole is often remarked upon by visitors. This extends to our relationships with parents and members of the wider village community who are highly supportive and actively involved in school life. We acheived a 'Good' Ofsted in March 2023. 

Nurture based practice, including restorative justice approaches to behaviour management, underpin all that we do. I would encourage you to visit the school prior to your application, as well as looking at our Ofsted report, facebook page @LaddingfordCEP and watching the following short film to get a feel for who we are; 

https://vimeo.com/291360021

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216910

Visits can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01622 871270.

We look forward to welcoming you to the school.

 

Laddingford Primary School take the safeguarding of our children very seriously, any job offer is subject to references and DBS clearance. 

Information about the school

Located on the picturesque rural outskirts of Maidstone, Laddingford St Mary’s is a smaller-than-average primary school easily accessible from Barming, Marden, Paddock Wood, and Tonbridge.

Inspired by the parable of The Lost Sheep, we ensure that every child is valued and supported—our vision of welcoming everyone, building strong foundations, and leaving no one behind guides every decision we make.

At Laddingford, we cultivate a happy and vibrant learning environment where both children and staff are excited to grow and explore. Our goal is for students to leave us equipped not just with knowledge, but with essential skills for lifelong learning, such as inquisitiveness, independence, and a positive mindset. As a result, our pupils are enthusiastic, hardworking, focused, and confident learners.

We are dedicated to achieving academic excellence for all while nurturing the unique talents that make each child special.

Though we are a small school, our numbers are steadily increasing. With the recent opening of our bespoke Early Years provision in February 2024, we can accommodate over 100 children, including our nursery. This creates a close-knit community where everyone feels like family—children enjoy whole-school trips and happily interact across year groups during playtime and lunch.

We also take great pride in our unique off-site Forest School provision. Our recent SIAMS inspection highlighted that “Forest School provides a rich and unique experience, helping pupils develop self-worth, perseverance, teamwork, and confidence."

This is an exciting time to join our wonderful little school. The recent addition of a new headteacher and leadership team means as a new team, we are shaping a bright future for our school, where every child is encouraged to explore, discover and excel. We are also very proud to be one of 750 schools in the country that is running the DfE Early Adopter Free Breakfast Club Scheme.

Laddingford St Mary truly is a special place, filled with warmth and positivity that can best be experienced firsthand. If you’re interested in what we offer and believe we could be the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are subject to DBS checks.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622 871270)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.